There are two primary paths to becoming a registered nurse: through an associate degree or baccalaureate in nursing. The two-year associate’s degree appeals to individuals who need job stability and income in the shortest possible time. In light of the increasing recommendations for the BSN degree, prospective nurses are sticking it out for the full four years. Graduates of both programs take the NCLEX-RN in California to become Registered Nurses. They work side by side, performing the same activities, such … Read the rest